Paroha - Baruraj (Motipur), Muzaffarpur

Paroha is a village situated in the Baruraj (Motipur) subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruraj (motipur) and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Harpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paroha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paroha is 228199. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 843124 pincode. Motipur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Paroha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Paroha

According to the 2011 Census, Paroha village had a total population of 2,662 people, including 1,388 males and 1,274 females, living in 602 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.69%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Paroha

Paroha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Paroha

Public transport in the Paroha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Motipur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Motipur to Paroha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Paroha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paroha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paroha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Paroha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paroha village are given below:

FAQs about Paroha